There is a saying “men have hormones too”. I would add to that… it appears that men’s hormones can become imbalanced too but at different times in their lives than that of women.
Hormonal imbalance usually affects men after 50 and can mean developing estrogen dominance and an increased risk of prostate conditions.
Just as progesterone promotes differentiation and stimulates cell death in endometrial and breast cells, it works to balance the proliferation of prostate cells. In men the primary source of estradiol is in the conversion of testosterone via the aromatase enzyme in body fat. As men age and their body composition shifts, and as they gain weight they are prone to climbing estrogen levels. As a result, the incidence of prostate related disease increases with age as does the incidence of breast cancer!
Saliva testing can determine the ratio of estrogen to progesterone in Men.
In Dr. Lee's clinical research, it was in the ratio of 200-300 that he found men to have the most protection to their prostates. Progesterone has many benefits in the male body beyond prostate protection including defense against cardiovascular disease and many neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's.
Saliva Testing is as easy as 1 – 2 – 3 !
Order a test kit and spit in a very small tube 4 x in one day:
before breakfast
before lunch
before dinner
before bedtime.
2. Mail the samples to the lab in the packaging provided
3. Results are emailed to you within 7 days of receipt of the sample.
It is that simple!!
It then becomes important for men to not only make sure that they have enough testosterone but to make sure that the ratio of Estradiol to Progesterone is balanced to protect them from prostate diseases. Embarking on a program to balance hormones is “the Next Step”.
Jackie Harvey is a nutritional speaker who shares her interest and information on hormone health throughout North America in her popular “Let’s Talk About Hormones” seminars. Visit her website at WWW.HelpForHormones.com for a schedule of events in your area and for more information about her excellent 1-hour DVD “Let’s Talk About Hormones with Jackie Harvey”.
References:
Lee, MD. Hormone Balance For Men; What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Prostate Health and Natural Hormone Supplementation. 2003
There is a saying “men have hormones too”. I would add to that… it appears that men’s hormones can become imbalanced too but at different times in their lives than that of women.
